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Ethiopian Airlines flight ETH8719 has landed in Kumasi, the Ashanti Regional capital, at the Prempeh I International Airport.
The flight landed on Friday, December 6, 2024, at around 10:30 a.m.
After achieving international status, it is the first international flight to touch down at the airport. This is a component of Ghana’s larger objective to improve the air transportation system, especially for locations outside of Accra, the country’s capital.
Amidst drumming and dance, a few traditional leaders from the Kumasi Metropolis were there at the airport to greet the travelers.
A major change to the itinerary for the first direct flight from London Gatwick to Kumasi Prempeh I International Airport was announced by the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL).
The direct flight was originally scheduled to commence on December 3, 2024, but the GACL blamed the delay on short notice.
An ambitious new endeavor that highlights Kumasi’s increasing significance as a travel hub in Ghana includes the first flight.
Ghanaians responded to the announcement and the ensuing delay in different ways on social media, with some speculating that it was a fake.
The Ghana Airports Company and Ethiopian Airlines have partnered to create the flight between London Gatwick and Kumasi. Stronger ties between the UK and Kumasi, Ghana’s second-largest city, are the goal of this new route.
Given that Kumasi is currently on track to become the first Ghanaian destination to receive a direct international flight outside of Accra, this represents a major advancement for air travel to the area.
The actions taken by GACL demonstrate the importance of the Kumasi route for regional growth, especially in terms of trade, investment, and tourism. A more comfortable direct route will now be available to travelers who previously had to take connection flights through Accra, possibly creating new opportunities for exploration and local economic development. It is anticipated that this action will facilitate travel to Kumasi for both foreign visitors and business travelers who wish to experience Ghana’s cultural and economic offers.
Source: Ghanatodayonline.com
